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<div role="main"><h1>Adding Convert to a C/C++ Project to the New menu</h1>

<p>If <strong>Convert to a C/C++ Project</strong> is not available in your menubar, you can add it by clicking <strong>Window > Customize Perspective</strong></p>
<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> This feature can update some managed make projects created by earlier versions of CDT. </p>
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<p>From the <strong>Customize Perspective Wizard</strong> select <strong>Convert to a C/C++ Project</strong> and click <strong>OK</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> Ensure <strong>New</strong> is selected in the <strong>Submenus:</strong> list. </p>
<p><img src="../images/customize_perspective.png" alt="Customize Perspective Wizard"></p>


<p>The <strong>File > New > Convert to a C/C++ Project</strong> option will now be available.</p>
<p><img src="../images/file_new_conv.png" alt="File New Menu showing Convert to a C/C++ Project"></p>

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